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    Carrington Real Estate Services REfueling Real Estate Careers
    Standing out in the real estate market can be tough. In an industry that bears?fair or not?a reputation for being overcrowded and somewhat cookie cutter in nature, achieving a sustainable level of success requires tangible differentiation, a certain amount of boldness, and an ability to take decisive actions today in order to seize a leadership [...]


    Weekly Video Tip: Lighting Diffusion
    We?ve touched on a number of lighting subjects before; ND filters, color temperature, three point lighting. But today we?re going to dive into an advanced lighting idea that allows you to change the quality of the light you?re shooting with. Let?s take a look at diffusion. So you?ve probably figured out by now that you [...]


    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers Seeks to Hire Heroes through ?Veterans to Rep? Program
    The men and women of the United States Armed Forces are some of the most courageous, selfless and honorable individuals in the world. From leadership capabilities and teamwork to multitasking and problem solving, U.S. service members possess unique, carefully honed skills and capabilities that will serve them well outside of the Forces. Too often, however, [...]


    Realtor.com® to Provide Comprehensive Commercial Listings
    Realtor.com®, operated by Move, Inc., and Xceligent, Inc., recently announced a strategic agreement to launch enhanced commercial search functionality on realtor.com® the official website of the National Association of REALTORS®. As a result of this agreement, in the third quarter of 2013, Xceligent-owned site CommercialSearch.com will begin powering amplified commercial functionality on realtor.com®. Realtor.com® users [...]


    Great Spaces: Paradise Property for Sale, Walls Optional
    Want to move to paradise? Who could blame you! This Hawaiian estate, located on the big island of Hawaii, is called Laule?a, or ?a place of peace and happiness.? Happiness, indeed! Overlooking the fifth green of the Kona Country Club?s mauka course in the prestigious Keauhou Estates, this stunning property mixes tropical design with contemporary [...]


    Tech Talk: The Importance of Backing up
    (MCT)?For many people, backing up their computers is like getting exercise or eating more vegetables: They know it?s the right thing to do, but they just can?t seem to get around to it. I know, because I?m like that. After buying a new computer last year, I never backed it up. I knew the dangers, [...]


    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Expands Network into Idaho
    Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate today announced the addition of the Boise, Idaho-based brokerage 43° North Real Estate to its franchise network. Founded by broker and owner Jeff Martel, the company will now do business as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate 43° North and will continue servicing the Boise, Nampa and Caldwell Metro [...]


    Home Prices, Sales Increase: Inventory Improves
    Low inventory has characterized the housing recovery for several months, but may be finally showing signs of improvement. The number of homes for sale in April inched 1.6 percent higher than the number seen in March, the first monthly increase since June 2010. At the same time, Closed Transactions and Median Prices both remained 10 [...]


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    The Future of Mortgages
    The current trend in real estate has been quite positive. For an extended period of time, we have seen pretty consistent growth in sales and home prices. After years of dealing with poor market conditions, we are all breathing a sigh of relief. Nevertheless, the industry must be vigilant in ensuring that nothing is done [...]


    NAR?s Member Center: New Look, New Name
    NAR PULSE?NAR?s Member Guide website and mobile apps have been reorganized and redesigned to better serve you and your agents. Log in today to view benefits and events from your local, state and national associations, access your 2013 membership card and see industry news via RSS feed from REALTOR.org. Plus, download the new Member Center [...]


    Get More Done with NEW Top Producer® CRM Release
    We?re super excited to be rolling out some new upgrades to Top Producer® CRM. It?s been lovingly made to help agents and brokers achieve great things. Top Producer® CRM keeps your business all in one central place and it helps you connect with customers and stay on top of your business. Managing your customers and [...]


    For Rent Media Solutions? Introduces YouTube Apartment Search App
    For Rent Media Solutions? has introduced a new way to search for apartments. Consumers are now able to explore rental listings from within the ForRent.com© branded YouTube channel. This new tool gives apartment shoppers the opportunity to tour apartments virtually and provides an easy-to-use resource for finding their next apartment. According to the company, For [...]


    Today?s Featured Listing: South Carolina Farm on 40 Acres
    Today?s Featured Listing is priced at $885,000 and offered by RISMedia?s RREIN Member Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® Located in South Carolina, this serene, 4-bedroom home is set on 40+ acres, and is home to 2 ponds, beautiful open pasture land and magnificent views. The 3,900 square foot house is custom built, featuring two [...]


    Liz Reyer: How to Work with a Micromanaging Boss
    (MCT)?QUESTION: My new boss is a micromanager. I know what I?m doing, but he wants to hear about every detail and I can?t move forward without his OK on each step. Not only is it frustrating, I find that I miss timelines because he is a bottleneck. What can I do besides find a different [...]


    Transaction Increase across New England in April
    Regional Spotlight?Results from the recent RE/MAX of New England April Monthly Housing Report suggest that we are currently in a seller?s market. This is evident by the fact that both median price and number of homes sold across New England has increased from the same time last year. The report shows that: In Connecticut, the [...]


    CENTURY 21 Real Estate Revs Up Its Marketing With Indycar Team Sponsorship
    CENTURY 21® New Millennium, a brokerage of Century 21 Real Estate LLC, recently announced that they will take their Smarter. Bolder. Faster.® campaign to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. CENTURY 21 has teamed up with Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing (SFHR) and is the primary sponsor for IZOD IndyCar Series driver Josef Newgarden?s car in the Indianapolis [...]


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    Immigration Reform Could Generate $500 Billion in New Real Estate Transactions
    If current legislation that creates a path to legalization for 11 million undocumented immigrants is passed, the nation?s Hispanic real estate leaders estimate that it would create a new pool of 3 million homeowners and pump more than $500 billion in sales, income and spending into the U.S. housing economy. According to an info graphic [...]